Important
- A system update may be required in order to format a microSD card on Nintendo Switch.
- Once formatted, the information on the microSD card cannot be recovered. If screenshots or videos are stored on the microSD card, be sure to first back up the information on a computer.
- If downloadable software was saved to the microSD card, it can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account where it was purchased.
Note: You may also find our information on supported microSD cards for Nintendo Switch helpful.
Complete these steps
- From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
- Scroll down the options on the left and select System.
- Scroll down the options on the right-hand side and select Formatting Options.
- If prompted, enter your Parental Controls PIN.
- Select Format microSD Card, then Continue.
- The following message will be displayed, “All data on the microSD card will be deleted. Data cannot be restored once it is deleted. Continue?”
- To continue, select Format. The console will then restart.
